Today I'll be picking up where I left off in the previous episode on acid reflux. I'll be delving into the negative downstream effects of taking acid-blocking drugs long term as well as discussing the interplay between H. pylori and acid reflux. I'll also break down what H. pylori is, how to properly test for it, the incremental, long term consequences of not treating it, and how acid-blocking drugs compound those effects in a profoundly negative way.

Today I'll be taking a deep dive into acid reflux. There is so much confusion and misunderstanding and so many misconceptions surrounding this very common ailment. Many "experts" will claim it's caused by low stomach acid, while others (if not most) claim it's from high stomach acid. So who's right? Are they both wrong?

The answer...YES! I'll get into all of that, including the very overlooked H-pylori connection. I'll go over what H-pylori is, how to best test for it, how the testing works, and, ultimately, what to do about it. I also break down what acid reflux actually is, what is really driving it and what can be done to "fix" it.

Dr. Brian Cornblatt is back to share his gripping story of medical misdiagnosis. What started as a challenging Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis turned into a years-long health journey that saw Dr. Cornblatt eventually unearthing the root cause of his health issues and triumphantly reversing his diagnosis.

Got a question, comment or suggestion for a future show topic? Email ROTC@rootofthecause.net.

SHOW NOTES

• 2:06 - Dr. Cornblatt’s MS misdiagnosis story
• 8:35 - How, after 6 years, with genetic testing and functional lab testing, Dr. Cornblatt figured out that he didn’t have MS
• 19:55 - The Nitric Oxide genetic polymorphism that contributed to Dr. Cornblatt’s MS symptoms
• 24:40 - PON1 gene: how it impacts oxLDL, detoxifying pesticides, appetite, leptin, insulin sensitivity, and how to upregulate this protective gene
• 30:22 - VINIA study on reducing HbA1C (longer term blood sugar) in type 2 diabetics by 7.8%
• 36:50 - The value and limits of peripheral blood markers
• 43:15 - Acid reflux, H-Pylori, acid blocking medications lowering nitric oxide, impacting heart health
• 49:12 - Oxidative stress impacting heart health (BH4)
• 51:55 - Dr. Cornblatt's immune system SNP and what supplement provides support
• 53:00 - How to evaluate blood tests in context with the individual